Does Parataxis’s Bridge Bio Deal Cement Bitcoin as Core Treasury Asset? News ETHNews

Parataxis Holdings acquires Bridge Bio to create South Korea’s first Bitcoin treasury company, signaling growing corporate BTC adoption in Asia amid regulatory developments and institutional interest.
US Banks Sued After Artificial Intelligence Sparks $20,000 Fraudulent Transfer: Report – The Daily Hodl

A Texas resident is suing two banks for failing to prevent a $20,000 AI voice clone fraud. The scam involved hackers impersonating him to trick his accountant into transferring funds.
Bloomberg Analysts Revises XRP and Cardano ETF Approval Odds To 90% – Coinspeaker

Bloomberg analysts increased the odds of SEC approving XRP, DOGE, and ADA ETFs to 90%, citing positive regulator engagement. VanEck listed its SOL ETF on DTCC, signaling progress.
Elliptic, Internet Watch Foundation Team Up to Combat Crypto Financing of Child Abuse Material – Decrypt

Elliptic joins the Internet Watch Foundation to combat crypto payments for child abuse material. Over 60% of such sites accept cryptocurrencies, with privacy coins like Monero increasingly used alongside traceable assets.
‘Policy procrastination’ leaves UK trailing EU, US in crypto regulation: Experts

Experts criticize the UK’s delayed crypto regulation, causing it to lag behind the EU and US. Lack of clear policies and stablecoin frameworks hinders progress, while other jurisdictions advance.
Arizona Revives Bitcoin Reserve Bill For Seized Crypto

Arizona revives a Bitcoin reserve bill to update forfeiture laws for digital assets, establishing procedures for seizure and creating a reserve fund managed by the state.
ZachXBT slams Bitcoin bridge Garden Finance for laundering hacked funds

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT accuses Garden Finance of laundering funds from hacks, including Bybit, with 80% of fees linked to illicit transactions by groups like Lazarus.
Litecoin, XRP and Solana ETF Applications Have 95% Chance of Approval This Year: Bloomberg Analysts – The Daily Hodl

Bloomberg analysts predict a 95% chance of Litecoin, XRP, and Solana ETF approvals in 2025, with other altcoins like Dogecoin and Cardano at 90%. Ethereum staking ETFs are also highly likely.
Can holding Bitcoin make you a target? France’s scary new reality

France experiences a rise in violent kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency holders, with incidents involving ransom demands for crypto assets. Experts call for enhanced security measures and regulations to combat this growing global trend.
Pump.fun token auction delayed again amid legal pressure, social media ban – CoinJournal

Pump.fun delays its token auction to mid-July amid legal challenges and social media bans. A $1 billion raise is threatened by lawsuits and IP violations, adding uncertainty to its $4 billion valuation.